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Creamy strawberry hot chocolate in a clear glass mug, topped with whipped cream and red sugar sprinkles, surrounded by fresh strawberries and mini marshmallows.

Strawberry Hot Chocolate

A luxurious pink hot chocolate made with melted white chocolate, milk, and sweet strawberry flavor. Topped with whipped cream for a cozy treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 mug
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups whole milk Base liquid
  • ½ cup heavy cream For richness
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips High quality
  • ⅓ cup strawberry puree Or high quality syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Flavor enhancer
  • 1 pinch salt Balances sweetness
  • 1 cup whipped cream Topping
  • 2 tablespoon freeze-dried strawberries Crushed topping

Equipment

  • 1 Saucepan Medium size
  • 1 Whisk For stirring
  • 2 Clear Mugs For serving

Method
 

  1. Heat milk, cream, and salt in a saucepan over medium-low heat until steaming (do not boil).
  2. Reduce heat to low; whisk in white chocolate chips and vanilla until completely melted and smooth.
  3. Whisk in strawberry puree (and food coloring if using) until combined and pink.
  4. Pour into mugs and top immediately with whipped cream.
  5. Sprinkle with crushed freeze-dried strawberries and serve warm.

Notes

Use freeze-dried strawberries for the topping to get that intense flavor and crunch seen in the photos. Do not boil the white chocolate.